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Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

LIVE JOBS

Berlin Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
DevSecOps Engineer
DevSecOps Engineer HQ in Berlin – Hybrid role FinTech / Cloud Security ‘Is it just another Fintech?’ ‘Just another Fintech’ wouldn’t be backed by a major financial institution.‘Just another Fintech’ wouldn’t combine long-term career stability with the autonomy you find in a start-up.‘Just another Fintech’ wouldn’t be offering genuine engineering ownership with the structure to support further learning and development.  Trust in SODA are partnering with THE fintech, who are transforming the way investment products are launched and delivered across Europe.Prioritising platform resilience and secure software delivery practices, they have developed an API-first brokerage infrastructure platform which enables banks, fintechs and wealth managers to launch regulated investment products in just a fraction of the time.With stable financial backing, they have the means to invest in your career development while working with cutting edge cloud technology giving you the tools and environment to make a REAL impact. The Tech:AWS (VPC, Security Groups, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Control Tower)Kubernetes / EKSTerraformHelmGitHub & CI/CD pipelinesSAST / DAST / SCA toolingContainer & Kubernetes security scanningOPA / Policy-as-CodeIdentity & Access Management (IAM / RBAC / SSO)WAF / PKI / CertificatesCloud-native security & observability toolingWhat you bring:Strong DevSecOps, Cloud Security or Platform Security experienceHands-on AWS security expertise within production environmentsStrong Kubernetes and container security knowledgeExperience embedding security into CI/CD and engineering workflowsBackground within fintech, financial services, banking, payments or regulated SaaS environments highly beneficialEngineers who enjoy ownership, autonomy and modern security engineering practicesSecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CISM or similar are beneficial but not essentialWhat’s in it for you:Competitive salary strong overall packageFlexible working hoursHybrid working across GermanyWorkation policy across the EULearning & development supportCollaborative start-up energy combined with rarely-seen-in-the-market stability!Can you picture yourself in this role? Stop reading and get in touch! I’m looking forward to speaking with you!
Adam HicksAdam Hicks
Gloucestershire, South West, England
Network Engineer
? Senior Network Engineer ? AI Cloud Compute Firm ? Gloucester – Remote First (onsite couple times p/m) ? £80-95k     Do you want to work for a rapidly scaling tech startup who are at the forefront of AI based Cloud Infrastructure?     Do you want to work in a dynamic technical role utilising the latest technology within AI, Cloud & Compute? My client are a highly successful tech startup who's cutting edge Cloud & Compute products are making big waves within the AI space.  They now have an imminent requirement for a Senior Network Engineer to help with the ongoing suppot and optimisation of their platform, whilst also managing a number of vender relationships.     Their ideal candidate would have good knowledge of:  Juniper (SRX firewall, PTX core routers)Routing & Switching (BGP/MPLS/VXLAN)HPC GPU (Cumulus Linux / Mellanox Switches / Infiniband)GPUs (NVIDIA)Automation (Python, Ansible)Kubernetes (CNIs, Calico, Cilium)Vendor management (transit providers, negotiation skills, multi-region)  In return they would be offering a competitive salary along with a number of top benefits:     o Equity  o 30d AL (  public)  o £400 WHF allowance  o 5% pension  o Private Medical  o 12 L&D days p/a   budget  o Flexi-Time  o Remote working   If you’re passionate about high throughput, low latency networking and are keen to work for an exciting new GenAI project in a business critical capacity then please apply right away!
Adam BrinkleyAdam Brinkley
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Fullstack Engineer 38773
Hiring ASAP! FullStack Engineer         Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in Dublin office- 3 weeks working from homeRate: €350 - €400 per dayThe Expertise We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.At least 6 years development experience with some cloud, Server side and UI experienceThe Purpose of Your RoleYou will work with the existing development teams to enhance and maintain current applications and develop new ones and maintain CI/CD pipelines as well as develop same for new projects.The Skills You BringYou should have experience in server-side development in at least one of the following - AWS, nodeJS, JavaYou should have some experience with UI development – Angular, ReactYou should have some experience maintaining CI/CD pipelines - JenkinsYou should have experience working on Agile projects.You should have excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.You should be extremely motivated and self-directed.The Value You DeliverWrite high quality code and automated end to end and unit tests.Review pull requests (code reviews) of developers and test engineers and give constructive feedback.Work with project team to clearly understand requirements.Contribute to project schedule on tasks and balances work accordingly to meet timelines.Participate in formal reviews of application designs, business and functional requirements.Have good communication and interpersonal skills, be motivated, be results oriented, customer-focused, and have strong problem-solving skills.Capable of working independently to resolve issues and/or identify solutions.Ability to escalate technical and functional issues in an effective manner and efficiently resolve these in conjunction with the rest of the team and/or the customer.Follow Agile and TDD for process, architecture, design, code and testing
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Berlin, Germany
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer HQ in Berlin / Hybrid) Permanent Role Fintech Infrastructure Trust in SODA are partnered with a rapidly growing European fintech redefining how investment products are launched across the continent. The business has built an API-first investment infrastructure platform that enables banks, fintechs and wealth managers to offer trading and investing products far faster and more efficiently than traditional brokerage providers. Their technology simplifies the complexity of capital markets and regulatory infrastructure, helping partners launch modern investment experiences in weeks instead of months. Now operating with the backing of a major financial institution while maintaining a strong engineering-led startup culture, they are continuing to scale their cloud and platform engineering capabilities across Germany. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative DevOps / Platform Engineering team where you will have genuine ownership over cloud infrastructure, platform reliability, security and developer enablement in a modern AWS-native environment. Why this opportunity stands outModern engineering environment with strong technical leadershipAPI-first fintech platform used by leading financial organisations across EuropeStrong product and engineering culture with real autonomy and ownershipHybrid working model with flexibility across GermanyBacked by significant financial stability while still operating with startup agilityExcellent progression opportunities as the engineering organisation scales furtherCollaborative and international team with English as the working languageMeaningful engineering challenges across scalability, compliance, cloud security and platform reliabilityWhat you’ll be working onBuilding and evolving secure cloud infrastructure on AWSManaging and improving Kubernetes/EKS environmentsDeveloping and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform/OpenTofuEnhancing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automationImproving platform observability, monitoring and reliabilitySupporting engineering teams with scalable internal tooling and developer platformsDriving cloud security, IAM best practices and compliance standards within a regulated fintech environmentContributing to architectural decisions and long-term platform strategyTech stack / environmentAWS (EKS, IAM, RDS, S3, networking)Kubernetes / EKSTerraform or OpenTofuArgoCD / Argo WorkflowsGitHub ActionsOpenTelemetryDataDogCloud-native architecture & observability toolingCI/CD & Infrastructure AutomationIdeal backgroundStrong DevOps, Platform Engineering or Cloud Infrastructure experienceExperience operating production AWS environments at scaleStrong Kubernetes knowledge in enterprise or cloud-native environmentsExperience within fintech, SaaS, regulated environments or fast-growth startups is highly beneficialComfortable working cross-functionally within lean engineering teamsEngineers who enjoy ownership, autonomy and solving complex infrastructure challengesPackage & benefitsCompetitive salary strong overall packageFlexible working hoursHybrid working across GermanyWorkation policy across the EULearning & development supportCollaborative engineering culture with genuine progression opportunitiesIf this sounds relevant, feel free to reach out confidentially for further information.
Adam HicksAdam Hicks
Berlin, Germany
Solutions Engineer
Solutions Engineer (f/m/d) ? Berlin, Germany / Hybrid ? Full-Time | Permanent About the Company Our client is a rapidly growing European technology business operating within the financial services and digital infrastructure space. The company develops scalable API-driven platforms that enable enterprise clients to deliver modern financial products and services more efficiently. Working at the intersection of technology, operations, and regulated markets, the business partners with financial institutions and technology providers to simplify complex processes through modern software infrastructure. This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, product-focused environment where collaboration, ownership, and innovation are central to the company culture. The Role Our client is seeking a commercially minded Solutions Engineer to act as the key technical advisor throughout the partner lifecycle — from early-stage discovery and solution design through to onboarding and long-term technical collaboration. This is a highly cross-functional position combining elements of technical consulting, pre-sales engineering, solution design, and stakeholder management. The role requires someone who can translate complex technical and operational requirements into practical, scalable solutions while working closely with internal product, engineering, operations, and commercial teams. You will play a central role in helping prospective partners understand how the platform can support their business needs, ensuring solutions are technically feasible, operationally scalable, and aligned with broader business objectives. Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary technical contact for prospective enterprise partners during pre-sales discussions and onboarding activities.Lead technical discovery sessions to understand client requirements, workflows, and integration needs.Translate business and operational requirements into clear technical solution approaches.Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams to validate feasibility and support delivery planning.Support commercial and go-to-market teams by presenting technical capabilities and helping build partner confidence in the platform.Build and maintain strong relationships with technical stakeholders including engineering leads, architects, and senior technology teams.Provide guidance on API integrations, implementation best practices, troubleshooting, and platform functionality.Support partners throughout the onboarding and integration lifecycle to ensure successful implementation.Contribute to technical documentation, solution proposals, diagrams, and RFI/RFP responses.Coordinate internally to support the rollout of new platform features and partner-facing technical updates.Help improve scalable support processes and cross-functional collaboration between internal teams and external partners.Stay informed on relevant industry trends, technologies, and developments within regulated digital environments. Skills & Experience Required EssentialPrevious experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Consulting, or another customer-facing technical role.Strong understanding of APIs, system integrations, software architecture principles, and modern software development practices.Experience working within complex or regulated technology environments.Ability to simplify technical complexity and communicate practical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.Experience supporting enterprise clients through onboarding, integrations, or technical implementation processes.Fluent English communication skills; German language skills are highly advantageous.Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity.PreferredExposure to fintech, financial services, SaaS platforms, or regulated digital products.Experience contributing to enterprise RFPs, RFIs, or technical proposal documentation.Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and scalable platform ecosystems.Experience working within startup or high-growth technology businesses.Ability to engage confidently with senior technical stakeholders and leadership teams. What’s on OfferCompetitive salary package aligned to experience and impact.Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements.Opportunity to work on modern platform technology within a fast-growing environment.High ownership and visibility across both commercial and technical functions.Collaborative culture focused on learning, innovation, and autonomy.Career progression support, mentorship, and development opportunities.Additional benefits including mobility support, remote working flexibility, and regular team events.
Adam HicksAdam Hicks
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Java Developer
Java Developer – Contract Position - HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 11-month contract Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €350 - €380 per day Summary We have an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to work as part of a team within Fidelity Ireland’s Asset Management Technology group. Our team is responsible for designing, developing & implementing products for the Strategic Advisors Managed Accounts division with a focus on building and deploying applications on AWS. In this role, you will actively contribute to the code base while collaborating with a diverse team and our business partners. Your critical thinking skills will be important as you translate storys and use cases into applications and features that give Fidelity a strategic edge.The Skills You Bring Your ability to write client and service layer code proficiently, maintaining high quality and passion, is crucial. You will deliver maintainable, extensible, reusable, and performant solutions, adapting quickly and following a process that emphasises testing acceptance criteria first. You will identify and address bottlenecks and issues, commit to collaborative problem-solving, and effectively communicate.  Additionally, you will have experience with diverse architectures from monolithic to microservice-based. Key SkillsProficiency with middleware Java stack, messaging technologies, and web containers such as Spring Boot and Kafka.Experience with client-side technologies like HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, Angular, and NGRX.Familiarity with Agile software delivery environments and continuous integration/continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins.Solid understanding of fundamental principles to compose scalable applications.A deep passion for object-oriented programming.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Portsmouth, South East, England
Solution Architect
Solution Architect  Location: Portsmouth (2 days onsite) Contract: 12 months  Rate: £570/day Outside IR35 Clearance: SC (or higher) MUST BE ACTIVEAs a Solution Architect, you’ll design secure, scalable systems and act as the bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring strong architectural governance across the lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain solution architectures aligned to strategic goalsChallenge requirements and guide technical directionManage architectural risk and ensure GDS complianceCollaborate within Agile teams and communicate with stakeholdersProduce clear, high-quality documentationEssential SkillsExperience in complex solution designKubernetes / containerisationCloud platforms (Azure, AWS)Modern security principles (Zero Trust, Secure by Design)GDS lifecycle and Digital Service Assessment knowledgeExperience with Power Platform, Palantir Foundry, or similar
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Adliswil, Switzerland
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Adliswil & Zurich, Switzerland (3 days onsite per week, 2 days remote)Start Date: Up to 1 month noticeDuration: 12 months (extension possible)Maximum Rate: CHF 750 – CHF 855 per day - LABOUR LEASED MODELAbout the RoleMajor transformation project requires support from experienced data engineer.It is in relation to their initiatives to replace the legacy system, but the role has nothing to do with the legacy system. The role is there to break the peak, but it is a long-term role, and an extension is very probable.About YouYou are a result-driven experienced software engineer, passionate about your craft and eager to grow further, comfortable meeting (sometimes tight) deadlines and confidently taking ownership of features. You have an accomplished record in delivering sustainable solutions and you desire to develop your skills and knowledge about the platforms which you will be working on, both the technical aspects and how they are used by our business partners. You are comfortable working in multi-dimensional agile teams with direct involvement from business subject matter experts and care about security, quality, user experience, documentation, testing, team spirit and the overall big picture. Finally, you want to put clean code principles into practice on large code bases.Key ResponsibilitiesImplementation of production ready data pipelines using PySpark running on Databricks based on specification provided by business analysts. Interaction with other data engineers and solution architects to meet functional and non-functional requirements.Current challengesNonfunctional requirements (dealing with billions of records and hundreds of attributes)Having high delivery velocity and still building maintainable code and keeping technical debt under controlRequired Skills & ExperiencePyspark (Python is not enough, Spark is a must)Delta Lake and DatabricksAzure fundamentalsTarget candidates should have 7–8 years’ experience, with a strong preference for those who have significant hands-on experience with Spark (minimum 5 years).Data engineering or software engineering background is essential — the client is not interested in data scientists or ML-heavy profiles.Spark expertise is critical — candidates must be able to work independently without training; Python or Scala skills are secondary.The client seeks someone who truly understands data, has learned from past mistakes, and can confidently manage real-world data challenges.Language SkillsEnglish: Good spoken and written skillsTeam StructureThe team has 10-12 members, mostly based in Switzerland and Italy. We value in person interactions, hence the position being opened in Switzerland.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
BUPA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio
14 Days
Time to Hire
5
Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

  • QA Engineer
  • Lead User Researcher
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • .Net Developer
Bupa
Bupa

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa
Bupa
Engineering & Architecture Manager
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

Delivery Hero
DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

FIDELIS
30
Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

Fidelis
G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)
ONDA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Onda
Onda

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda
Onda
VP of Engineering
QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark
Talent Manager

MEET THE TEAM

Ryan Hill

Managing Director, SODA

David Young

Director & Co-Founder

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Hicks

Head of DACH - Software, DevOps & Cloud

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Francis Alexander

Senior Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Georgina Nettleton

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Max Binnie

DACH Data, AI & Analytics Lead

Jason Morley

Senior Consultant

Joe Woodard

Contract Consultant - Switzerland

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Robyn Links

Search Consultant

Nokwanda Khanyile

Search Consultant

Miranda Blaxland

Consultant

Jacques Dondoua

Senior Consultant - GTM

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant

Ashley Lawrence

Founder & Group CEO

Oliver Perry

COO

Viki Dowthwaite

Commercial Director

Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

Matthew Goddard

Head of Legal & Compliance

Marita Harper

HR Partner

Micha Swallow

People Development & Performance Lead

Sabrina Jones

Commercial Payroll Lead